Superannuation Climate Credibility: AustralianSuper’s net zero pledge is under fresh scrutiny after it became Whitehaven Coal’s biggest investor again, reigniting debate over whether major funds are truly aligning portfolios with climate commitments. Mining & Environmental Liability: Queensland’s government is reviewing mine rehabilitation “red tape” and the financial provisioning scheme, with critics warning locals could end up footing cleanup bills if surety rules are weakened. Banking & Consumer Scams: Sydney brothers accused of a $600,000 dementia patient scam were released on bail after alleged phone-based access to bank accounts, highlighting ongoing pressure on protections for older Australians. AI & Media Monetisation: Channel Nine’s Microsoft Copilot deal would let the AI pull from major mastheads (including AFR, The Age and SMH) while pushing readers to subscriptions—another sign of how AI is reshaping Australian media revenue. Energy Affordability: A study finds renters and low-income households face cost and tenure barriers to adopting clean tech, even where support for renewables is high. Gold Market Access: Gold Exchange Universe launched a new Sydney portal touting published buy rates near spot for scrap, jewellery and bullion—aimed at improving transparency for sellers. AI Cloud Finance: Nvidia unveiled a revenue-sharing model for AI cloud operators, backing GPU deployments with shared upside and reduced upfront capital needs.